Apple officially announces AirPods 5 in two variants (with and without ANC) at the September 2026 event (September 9, Apple Park)
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Published on 3. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Mark Gurman (Bloomberg, August 2026) and 9to5Mac (August 31, 2026) unanimously report that Apple will announce two AirPods 5 models at the September 9 event — one without and one with active noise cancellation, mirroring the AirPods 4 lineup. Camera AirPods pushed to 2027. AirPods 4 launched in 2024; a two-year refresh follows the Apple cycle (AirPods 2016 → 2019 → 2021 → 2024). All leading Apple leakers agree. Confirmed by Apple press release or apple.com by September 9, 2026.
Data basis for this prediction
- 9to5Mac 31. August 2026: 'AirPods 5 — two models — expected to debut at Apple's September 9 event'
- MacRumors 24. August 2026: 'AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month' (macrumors.com)
- 9to5Mac 24. August 2026: 'Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman'
- blog.dynasage.com September 2026: 'The latest AirPods rumors ahead of the Apple event: AirPods 5, cameras, and AI'
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] AirPods 5 wurden beim 'Surprise and Shine'-Event in genau zwei Varianten angekündigt: eine mit ANC und eine ohne. Bestätigt durch Gizmodo-Liveblog / Tom's Guide / Bloomberg.
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